With winter well and truly upon us, porridge almost becomes a breakfast staple. Porridge really is a perfect breakfast option, and are low FODMAP. In their natural form, oats do not contain gluten. However, oats may become contaminated with gluten during processing, and therefore should be ...
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A Low FODMAP Vegetarian/Vegan Diet
If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, there are some important nutrients your diet may lack. These include calcium, protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B6 and B12. These can become deficient in a vegetarian/vegan diet due to animal products being the best sources, nutritionally speaking. If you also ...
Pre-workout Supplements And IBS
Our last article had a focus on low FODMAP protein powders (if you haven’t had a read yet, check it out here). So sticking with the theme of supplements, we’re now going to take a look at pre-workout powders and why they may worsen your IBS symptoms. Why can pre-workout supplements worsen ...
IBS And ‘That Time of the Month’
Menstruation, period, ‘that time of the month’ – regardless of what you call it, this is a monthly event no woman really looks forward to. This is an unpleasant time that can include crying hysterically because your partner brought home the WRONG chocolate, becoming irritated at anyone lucky enough ...
Do FODMAPs Only Affect Those With IBS?
A low FODMAP diet is effective in improving IBS symptoms in about 75% of IBS sufferers. This is because FODMAPs worsen symptoms for many IBS sufferers. But can FODMAPs cause stomach upsets for those of us without IBS? Why FODMAPs can impact anyone ...
Managing Your Intake Of FODMAPs Across The Day
It is important to manage your intake of FODMAPs each day to help with IBS symptom management. Even when eating foods in low FODMAP servings, the overall FODMAP content for the day may end up being high if not managed carefully. For example 20 blueberries ( ¼ punnet), ½ cup honeydew melon, and 1 ...
IBS and Exercise – What does it matter?
When it comes to IBS, exercise can be a funny thing. On one hand, studies have reported that up to 50% of athletes experience gastrointestinal discomfort when they exercise. While on the other hand, it’s logical to think that exercise may help, as we all know exercise is pretty good for our overall ...